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title: "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e907"
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buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e907

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, headquartered in Darlington, has completed a tender process to secure specialist legal advice for the South Tees Development Corporation. The tender, titled "Specialist Legal Advice to South Tees Development Corporation," falls under the services category of the legal industry (CPV code 79100000). The procurement method was limited due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, resulting in an award to FOOT ANSTEY LLP for a 24-month contract with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. The contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 23rd September 2024, and primarily addresses the negotiation of the Energy JV contract within the Tees Valley region (UKC1 and UKC13).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in energy and corporate sectors. SME bidders, such as FOOT ANSTEY LLP, have already demonstrated that smaller firms can successfully compete and secure such contracts, facilitating business growth through diversification and reputation enhancement. Companies with the required technical proficiency and experience in energy-related legal advisory can position themselves advantageously for future similar opportunities, leveraging their expertise for significant projects within regional development authorities.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Business and Corporate). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have entered into a contract with the awarded provider to provide specialist legal advice in relation to negotiating the Energy JV contract (Power-Elec-Business and Corporate). 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

Options: 24 month contract, with option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Procurement Information

Reg. 32 (2)(b)(ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons The legal firms on TVCA Legal Services Framework were approached in the first instance but found to have conflict of interests due to representing the other parties involved. Other firms, who are not on the TVCA Legal Services Framework, were also approached but similarly found to have conflicts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007686-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOT ANSTEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007686-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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